Sermons preached

3. They are very willing to be forgiven by Christ, and to obtain Eternal Life; but this is what mere Necessity requires them. They will not suffer him to do his whole Work, to sanctify them, and fit them to live to God, nor part with their nearest and dearest Lusts, and come into the obedience of the Gospel; or at least, if Christ will do it for them, without their improving this Grace, or using his holy Means, they are contented. But having such precious Promises, and such a blessed Redeemer, we are to cleanse our selves, 2 Cor. 7. 11. The Work is ours, though the Grace be from him. So Gal. 5. 14. They that are Christ's have crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts.

3. They are very willing to be forgiven by Christ, and to obtain Eternal Life; but this is what meer Necessity requires them. They will not suffer him to do his whole Work, to sanctify them, and fit them to live to God, nor part with their nearest and dearest Lusts, and come into the obedience of the Gospel; or at least, if Christ will do it for them, without their improving this Grace, or using his holy Means, they are contented. But having such precious Promises, and such a blessed Redeemer, we are to cleanse our selves, 2 Cor. 7. 11. The Work is ours, though the Grace be from him. So Gal. 5. 14. They that are Christ's have crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts.

4. Some have a strong Conceit, that they shall be saved, and have Benefit by Christ. This which they call their Faith, may be the greatest Unbelief in the World; that Men living in their Sins shall yet do well enough, is to believe the flat contrary of what God hath spoken in his Word.